Pesto alla genovese

by Decò in Groceries Barcode 8033256008676
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto alla genovese by Decò provides 474 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 55% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: eggs, milk, nuts, peanuts.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
44 g · High
Saturated fat
6.1 g · High
Sugars
4.4 g · Low
Salt
2.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 474 kcal 194 +144%
Total fat 44 g 12.8 +243%
Saturated fat 6.1 g 2.4 +151%
Carbohydrates 14 g 16.1 −13%
Total sugars 4.4 g 9.8 −55%
Added sugars 27.5 g 4.8 +475%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 2.4 −51%
Protein 5 g 2.8 +77%
Salt 2.9 g 5.9 −51%

Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other groceries

Calories higher 10%
Sugars higher 48%
Salt higher 26%
Saturated fat higher 13%
Protein top 19%
Fiber top 41%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Olio di girasole (37,5%), basilico (27,5% sciroppo di glucosio, Grana Padano DOP (latte, sale caglio, conservante: lisozima - proteina dell'uovo) (6,3%), anacardi, sale, fiocchi di patate, pinoli (2,2%), Pecorino Romano DOP (latte ovino, sale, caglio di agnello, fermenti lattici) (1,1%), olio extra vergine di oliva, proteine del latte, correttore di acidità: acido lattico, aroma naturale di basilico. Può contenere altra frutta a guscio e arachidi.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
EggsMilkNutsPeanuts
May contain traces
NutsPeanuts

Additives 2

E1105 - Lysozyme
Preservative

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

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Barcode
8033256008676

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto alla genovese?

Pesto alla genovese contains 474 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto alla genovese?

Pesto alla genovese has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pesto alla genovese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Pesto alla genovese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Pesto alla genovese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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